DRINKS
Our wine lists feature some of the finest vintages in the skies. Each list is carefully curated for the route and menu to bring you versatile wines to pair with the variety of dishes we serve. You’ll find selections from the top wine-producing regions of the world, chosen for their ability to maintain their quality in the cabin environment and to offer you distinctly different tastes. And we open, pour and present our wines with care so you can savour them at their best.
Our long-standing relationships with premium producers mean we can often bring on board limited-edition vintages and exclusives to Emirates. Here are some of the fine wines you can experience on board this year.
From your first welcome on board and at any time throughout your flight, you can enjoy a glass of fine champagne from some of the most premium producers in the world.
In First Class, we reserve our vintage Dom Perignon, and this year we’re serving the 2017 exclusively on Emirates. In Business Class you can relax with Veurve Clicquot or Moët and Chandon according to the route. Look out for special occasions and rare releases on our flights throughout the year.
In Business Class you can relax with Veurve Clicquot or Moët and Chandon according to the route. Look out for special occasions and rare releases on our flights throughout the year.
We reserve the finest wines from our cellar for First Class. These prestigious wines from the Emirates Vintage Collection have been in storage for up to 15 years, and now you can savour them on selected routes.
On board over the coming year, you can enjoy Bouchard Pere & Fils Chevalier-Montrachet 2015, Chateau Cheval Blanc Petit Cheval Blanc 2023, Vilafonte Series C 2016, Château Mouton Rothschild 2003, Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2015 and Seña 2016. Find out the story behind these wines and the tasting notes for each.
This prestigious French wine from Château Montrose is served exclusively on routes across the Americas. Enjoy a refined Bordeaux experience from one of the great names of Saint-Estèphe. Classic and elegant, this wine offers aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, tobacco and subtle earthy notes, and a refined, balanced palate with depth and a long savoury finish.
On flights to East Asia, enjoy this premium wine from the Southern Rhône, where white Châteauneuf-du-Pape remains particularly rare - only around one in sixteen bottles produced in the appellation is white. The 2024 vintage offers a classic profile of white flowers, citrus, pear, peach and subtle spice, supported by a rounded texture and fresh mineral finish.
This sparkling wine is a UK-route exclusive and the first English wine we’ve served on Emirates. Enjoy a celebration of British provenance and craftsmanship. The historic, family-owned Wiston Estate in West Sussex produces critically acclaimed wine from cool, chalk soil vineyards. Aromas of green apple, lemon, and sourdough are complemented by grilled walnut and apricot and a refined, textured palate of apple compote, candied citrus peel, butter, toast and a long, refreshing and mineral finish.
On all other routes except the UK, indulge in the Chandon 2021. This Australian sparkling wine from Moët Hennessy is created on the 800-metre high Whitlands High Plateau estate in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. It combines majority pinot noir with chardonnay and pinot meunier and is aged four years. Enjoy notes of citrus and white peach extending through the palate, balancing opulent characters of brioche and almond with energy and length.
Enjoy this wine on our flights to and from the Americas, Europe and Africa. Château Haut-Bailly is an historic estate of Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux. With around ten years of maturity, the 2014 vintage offers the opportunity to experience a classic wine from one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates. Enjoy notes of blackcurrant, red plum, cherry, tobacco, cedar, graphite and gentle spice, with subtle earthy and smoky nuances, and refined medium-bodied palate with silky tannins, fresh acidity and a long, elegant finish.
On our routes across the Americas, Europe and Africa, you can enjoy this classic expression of chardonnay from one of France’s most recognisable cool-climate white wine regions. Jean-Marc Brocard is one of Chablis’ well-known family estates, recognised for producing wines that reflect the region’s limestone-rich soils and crisp, elegant style. Notes of lemon, green apple, white flowers, candied citrus, subtle toasted notes and a clean mineral finish. The palate is fresh and refined, with bright acidity, saline tension and an elegant, precise finish.
This premium 2023 release from Domaine de la Baume is served on all our routes. The historic estate in Southern France combines traditional Languedoc winemaking with modern techniques to preserve the freshness and aromatic character of the grenache and syrah grapes. Aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and red plum are complemented by liquorice, pepper and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich and approachable, with smooth tannins, good freshness and a warm, fruit-driven finish.
Château Pech-Latt is located near the medieval village of Lagrasse in the heart of the Corbières appellation. An early pioneer of organic viticulture, this wine is made from traditional Corbières varieties such as syrah, grenache, carignan and mourvèdre. Generous aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and red fruits are complemented by spice and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is round and supple, with smooth tannins, good freshness and a generous, fruit-driven finish.
Look out for this fresh, vibrant white wine from the Mediterranean coast of southern France on all our routes. Made from the local picpoul grape, it offers bright aromas of lemon, green apple and white flowers, with subtle mineral and saline notes. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with lively acidity and a clean, citrus-driven finish. Pair it with seafood and lighter dishes from our menus.
Across our routes you can enjoy this fantastic sauvignon blanc from Journey’s End - a family-owned estate located in the Schapenberg hills near Stellenbosch in South Africa. Close to False Bay, the cooling maritime winds help the grapes retain freshness and aromatic intensity. Aromas of green apple, citrus, grapefruit and kiwi fruit are complemented by a subtle saline minerality. The palate is bright and balanced, with lively acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.
Products and services may vary on actual flights depending on routes, aircraft configuration and seasonality. Operational requirements may also cause last-minute changes to the aircraft used on scheduled flights.